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Replacing ports Don at 5:42am 11.21.04 Bigger Boats 1/1145 Has anyone out there replaced the ports on a O'day 272? The ugly fixed plastic needs to be replaced
Sabre 34 MkII advice David Tye at 4:03am 11.21.04 Sabre Sailboats 9/7678 Hello, I'm considering the purchase of a Sabre 34 Mk II (1988 model)and am looking for pointers and
Sail Wintering Ron at 3:56am 11.21.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1070 I have had bad luck with weather to remove the main sail for the season. ( in mast ferling, the jib
Watching football. Ed Schenck at 2:43am 11.21.04 The Cherubini Hunters 6/989 Should be sailing(see Related Link). But the boat is on the hard. Instead I will intermix football
Used parts Don at 11:12pm 11.20.04 Bigger Boats 0/992 I am looking for a used or salvaged Edson wheel system for a transom hung rudder. Any leads?
Replacement companionway hatch Tony Thomas at 10:20pm 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1429 Does anyone know where I can get a custom made companion way hatch? It's for a hunter 27, but it see
double birth Ron Clarke at 8:53pm 11.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/941 I am interested in building a removable double birth inclding the Starborad birth in the main part o
Painting topsides, cabin top, and decks. David Guthridge at 2:36pm 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 3/2222 Just hauled my '78 Pearson 26 and see some small stress cracks in the topsides, cabin top, and decks
Spray Hood machopekin at 2:24pm 11.20.04 Big Boats 0/914 Thanks for the responses to my previous (Hatch) question.So now we are down to the last few detail
Upgrade alternator to use yanmar as generator? Jason at 12:49pm 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1995 Just looking at a new Hunter for doing weekends. The sales guy told me it might be possible to upgra
Need Help On H34 Spreader Light That's Out Joe Mullee at 11:27am 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/972 Recently the port spreader light stopped working on my 1983 H34. I checked over the wires at the pan
Running 110v Fridge While Powering Jim at 10:32am 11.20.04 Big Boats 19/3484 I have a '98 h450 with the Grunert 110v refer/freezer with holding plates. Per Grunert, It should d
Fresh Watch Hose Fittings Paul (Affinity C320) at 10:14am 11.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/904 How do the red and blue water lines connected -- are they threaded?Thanks
Hull Moisture Michael at 8:53am 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/806 What would be the normal moisture level of B/W GRP hull of Hunter 36? The boat is out of water for w
Companion way hatch replacement Tony Thomas at 8:19am 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/958 Does anyone know where I can get a replacement hatch for the companion way?
Battery combiner bill niessen at 8:08am 11.20.04 Big Boats 7/1512 Can anyone explain the intended use of a battery combiner and a little about how it works. I have re
Do it Yourself Furler Install? maccauley123 at 7:48am 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1494 I have an Ericson 29 with standard wire standing rigging. I bought it used this Fall and have not s
Gauges David Ochoa at 6:12am 11.20.04 Big Boats 6/1069 My 1997 H376 only has only idiot lights for water temp, oil pressure ... Was wondering if anyone has
Yellow Formica Bob at 4:39am 11.20.04 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1443 Can anyone tell me if the yellow formica I have throughout my cabin, on the sides of the drawers, et
How do you INSURE a boat kept in MEXICO? Ol Dave at 4:28am 11.20.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/895 The rules now allow you to keeep a boat in Mexican waters for up to 20 years. So what is the best wa

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Covid-19 Vaccination sailme88 at 1:40pm 02.14.21 As I suspect you know, the past isn't a predictor of the future. My wife recently had the shingles
Anyone use 10 X 32 binoculars for sailing? dlochner at 1:38pm 02.14.21 I've found using binoculars on a small boat is a fruitless endeavor. There is too much movement to g
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless jssailem at 1:36pm 02.14.21 Oh Boy... Going back 40 years. Those boaters who rely on their GPS to guide their boat into harbor a
Space Weather All U Get at 1:34pm 02.14.21 I think my wife used my foil hat for baking a ham last Christmas, gotta make a new one.
Space Weather JamesG161 at 1:29pm 02.14.21 It will explain the reason you experienced problems after they happen. For a Solar Storm, we have
PCR TEST Don S/V ILLusion at 1:26pm 02.14.21 Having done the PCR test a few times, it takes 2 - 3 days max to get the results. Even if you left i
Jacklines and Fixed Attachment Points for Tethering on 315 asalotto at 1:24pm 02.14.21 @jssailem thanks so much! Great ideas! And I'll definitely checkout the reference you provide above.
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EPA hurdles for a UK built and registered Boat & Older Perkins jssailem at 1:14pm 02.14.21 I have not imported a boat. It looks like the EPA is placing the responsibility on the engine manufa
Space Weather JamesG161 at 1:11pm 02.14.21 communications and GPS outages. Good points for forecasting GPS problems too. I would suggest put
Co -ax dlochner at 1:09pm 02.14.21 Bottom clean, keel resealed & refaired - check New Tour Xi genoa and Tour Xi Ultra main + new asso
Bow damage repair Chris Carpenter at 1:00pm 02.14.21 Oriental is in NC One of my favorite trailer sailor destinations... if you ever get a chance to go
Space Weather Brian D at 12:58pm 02.14.21 Thought you did, but was more into info about communications and GPS outages.
Adding shore power outlet mermike at 12:17pm 02.14.21 You're correct, you don't need two. However, the installation will be easier if the GI is located n
Tuning stays Sailfanatic at 12:14pm 02.14.21 Most boats will have a rake specification for the mast as a starting point, such as 6 inches, you s
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL smokey73 at 11:49am 02.14.21 yeah I saw that rate later... :yikes: Told the Admiral it would empty my 6 gallon Jerry can in 1 se
Tuning stays shemandr at 11:27am 02.14.21 The length of the forestay has a bit to do with weather helm. So you find out what that should be.
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat Rick Webb at 11:24am 02.14.21 Two Considerations: First, 3hp would probably be adequate and most motors of about that size do no
Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 11:21am 02.14.21 Since it's another snowy day, we can only dream of sailing. But, I do have some pictures uploaded no
Co -ax shemandr at 11:16am 02.14.21 Making good use of your time this Winter!

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